Programme Management Officer, P4
Responsibilities
Develops, implements and
evaluates assigned programmes/projects, related to housing and informal
settlements etc.; monitors and analyzes programme/project development and
implementation; reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies problems and
issues to be addressed and initiates corrective actions; liaises with relevant
parties; ensures follow-up actions for an effective support of the housing
sector in Kenya.
Performs consulting assignments,
in collaboration with the client, by planning facilitating workshops, through
other interactive sessions and assisting in developing the action plan the
client will use to manage the change.
Researches, analyzes and
presents information gathered from diverse sources.
Provide technical assistance to
relevant institutions in kenya on issues related to affordable housing and
informal settlements (Ministry of Housing, Land and Urban Development, KISIP,
Kenya Corporate Housing)
Coordinates policy development,
including the review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of
evaluations or other research activities and studies,
Generates survey initiatives;
designs data collection tools; reviews, analyzes and interprets responses,
identify problems/issues and prepares conclusions.
Organizes and prepares written
outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and
studies, inputs to publications, etc.
Provides substantive
backstopping to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., to include
proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and
presentations, etc.
Initiates and coordinates
outreach activities; conducts training workshops, seminars, etc.; makes
presentations on assigned topics/activities.
Leads and/or participates in
large, complex field missions, including provision of guidance to external
consultants, government officials and other parties and drafting mission
summaries, etc.
Support the country programme in
housing program developments and resourcing mobilization
Coordinates activities related
to budget funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress
reports, financial statements, etc.) and prepares related documents/reports
(pledging, work programme, programme budget, etc.).
Performs other duties as
required.
Competencies
PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge and
understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to particular
sector, functional area or other specialized field. Ability to identify issues,
analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to
conduct data collection using various methods. Conceptual analytical and
evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including
familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources,
including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases.
Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work
and manage conflicting priorities. The ability to analyze and interpret data in
support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management.
Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence
and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting
commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by
professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with
difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes
responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal
participation of women and men in all areas of work.
TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with
colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing
others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team
agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group
decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position;
shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for
team shortcomings.
PLANNING & ORGANIZING: Develops
clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority
activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates
appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks
and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and
actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
JUDGEMENT/DECISION-MAKING: Identifies
the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem
quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive
and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an
eye to the impact on others and on the Organization; proposes a course of
action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks
assumptions against facts; determines the actions proposed will satisfy the
expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when
necessary.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s
degree or equivalent) in Housing, architecture, civil engineering, urban and
regional planning, economics or physical sciences relevant to development and
management of human settlements or a related field is required. A first-level
university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying
experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Successful completion of both degree
and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science
programs is desirable.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven years of
progressively responsible experience in human settlements, project or programme
management or related field is required.
Two years working experience in
housing or urban planning or slum upgrading within Africa is desirable.
Proven experience in human settlements
development fields, projects/programme design and implementation with the UN or
other international agencies is desirable.
2 years or more of experience in data
analytics or related area is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working
languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised,
fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations
language is desirable.
How to Apply